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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22
CAPT. BROWNS FUNERAL.
The Services Attended by the Hiber'
Man Society-The Interment.

The Services Attended by the Hiber-
Man Society-The Interment.
The funeral of the late Captain John
Brown, who died at Doboy on Monday,
took place at IL o'clock yesterday from the
Cathedral of ST. John the Baptist, and was
largely attended. The remains were brought
up from Doboy on Tuesday night and were
taken to the residence of the late Captain
daughter on Bryan street, east of Haber-
sham They were removed to the Cathedral
yesterday morning, where solemn requiem
mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
Colbert. The Hibernian Society, of which
the deceased was a member, attended the
funeral in body and escorted the remains
to the Cathedral cemetery. The interment
was in the deceased's family lot. The pail
beerers were Alderman w. F. Reid and
Messrs. f. J. Kennedy, John Feeley and
Luke Carson, from the Hibernian Society,
and Messrs. Pat Manning Philip Evoy and
Ed Brown, and Capts. Hanson and Neirose,
of Doboy.
Capt. Brown was one of the best known
men ON the coast. He was familiarly called
the "King of Doboy." He owned one
half of the island, and was also owner of
the well-known tugboats Nellie Brown and
Crescent City. In addition to this, he was
a partner in the firm of Hunter, Bean & Co.,
of Darien and Mobile
Capt. Brown was married twice and
leaves a wife and five children. Two of his
daughters are residing in Savannah. He
was Orderly Sergeant of the Mcintosh
Guards, Twenty-sixth Georgia regiment,
Col. Atkinson, of Gordon's brigade.
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MORE SPACE TO GROW IN.
The Business Part ofthe City Cramped
for Room.

lOI NULL
One of the best evidences Of the growth
Of Savannah is the constant extension OF
what may be designated as the business
area. The addition of the new buildings on
Broughton street, and those on whitaker
street, which, it might be said, has been
half rebuilt from Bay to State street III the
last ten years, and the several handsome
stores which have been erected on Congress
street, there has been a gradual encroach-
ment on the residence part OF Drayton,
Bull, Whitaker and Barnard streets, as iar
south as York street lane. The latest ana a
very important move in business houses,
however. is that which is about taking
place on Bay street.
One of these changes has already been re-
felred to by the MORNING NEWS, Messrs
S. Guckenheimer e. Sons new building to
be erected at tine corner OF Bay ana
jefferson streets The other change IS that
of Messrs. c.. M. Gilbert az Co., who are
about moving their store to their, large
three-story warehouse at the corner of West
Broad and Bay streets. These improve
inents and changes on business thorough
fares are Indicative of the necessity of more
room, which will soon be required to handle
the increasing trade of the city. There is
not an eligible business location in Savan-
nah to-day, that is vacant, and so great is
the demand Tor good stores lnaJ WlUnu inc
past two years in spite of closer selling mar
gins rents have been advanced i'll some cases
so per cent.
Some months since member of firm
doing business in another city came here for
the purpose of arranging to establish itself,
but such store as was wanted could not be
had at any price. There are a number of
eligible locations on our business streets,
now occupied by old buildings, which might
be utilized for handsome modern stores, TO
the pecuniary benefit of the owners and the
advancement of the business interests of the
city.
1t is gratifying to know that two of the
leading grocery houses of the city are set
ting an example by providing more com
modious quarters for themselves, following
that recently set by one of the leading
wholesale dry goods houses on Broughton
street More large stores, however, are re-
quired to allow the business of the city to
grow more rapidly, and if the owners of
some of the old buildings which are scarcely
fit for the fine stocks of goods they contain
were razed and replaced by handsome
structures, it would be an advantage and
improvement that would be appreciated.
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INTERESTING TO c. r. R. STOCK
HOLDERS.
Dividends to All-Big Returns on In
vestments Music in the Air.

Dividends to All-Big Returns on In
vestments- Music in the Air
II will be well to call the attention OF
stockholders and others to the fact that
they will study their own interests by call
ing upon the old reliable Ludden Il Bates
Southern Music House as early as possible to
inspect their large and magnificent assort-
ment Of Pianos and Organs. Here will be
found the superb and world renowned
Chickering, Mason e. Hamlin, Mathushek,
Bent g. Co. and Arion Pianos, Mason q
Hamlin, Packard and Bay State Organs.
Their Grand Christmas Sale is now in
progress, and they are offering genuine in
ducementS.
They extend cordial invitation to one
and all to call and learn how easy it is to
become the happy possessor of fine Piano
or organ 81 80 weekly will purchase a
Piano, and 81 25 paid in the same way will
secure fine Organ. Prices tcay DOM.
Quality tUay up. Charming music will be
rendered afternoon and night by the Italian
orchestra A thousand and one beautiful
things of interest to repay you for visit
Everything to make you happy and a well
come for all.
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Varies the Monotony.
COMMUNICATED


Editor Morning NetVs: DEAR SIR
After carefully Analysing the facts involved
in discussing the Sewerage System, ''The
Old Cemetery" Court House" New Ho-
tel" and Public Building" questions,
have concluded that the public will be in
terested to know that after good holiday
trade thus far land for which / am duly
GRATEFUL | am in specially good trim for the
trade of the remaining week before Christ
mas. Plenty of Overcoats, fine, fancy and
medium fine holiday Suits for Gents,
Youths and Boys Superb Silk Handker-
chiefs, brilliant Neckwear, plain and fancy
Underwear, Gents dressed and undressed
Kid Gloves, fine Silk Umbrellas, and nu-
merous other components of a gentleman's
complete wardrobe, and oil at prices 10
run off the bulk Of my stock before Christ
mas. "A dollar ieG MS is worth two COM
ing to us, and we propose to live right up
to this motto if prices and attention will
count. We guarantee complete fits in every
case. We have handsome line of Gents
Smoking Jackets, elegant and appropriate
holiday presents. Fine Hats in all the
proper shapes
THE GOLDEN ARM, $50 Broughton ST.,
SIMON MITCHELL.
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THE HIRERNIAN SOCIETY.
It's Membership to be limited to 100
Preparing for it's Anniversary.

Its Membership to be Limited to 100
Preparing for it's Anniversary.
The Hibernian Society at its last quarterly
meeting amended its constitution so as to
limit the number of active members to 100
The Society's present membership is ninety
three, leaving only seven vacancies to be
filed. Hon. Henry r. Jackson was elected
an honorary member, and John Z. Crohan
an active member The application of Col.
William Garrard was read for the first
time.
The society is already making prepare
tions for its seventy-sixth anniversary cele-
bration, which will take place March ~,
and committee of stewards consisting OF
M. a. O'Byrne, DR.. j. d. Martin and j. NJ
Bryan was appointed at the last meeting to
complete the arrangements
A committee consisting of w. G. Charl-
ton, John Lyons and John Feeley, was APP
pointed to prepare suitable resolutions upon
the death of Capt. John Brown. Capt.
Brown was four years a member of the
society, having been elected in 1888.
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NOT TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
THE COAST LINE RAILROADS. SUIT
IN NEW YORK.

The Oficers of the Road Here Hold q
Conference, but Refuse TO Talk-They
Say They Have Received no Notice
of the Suit, but They are not Sur
prised that One has been Brought.
The SIS, 900 suit which has been brought
in the United States Circuit Court of New
York against the Coast Line railroad ex-
cited considerable curiosity and interest
Yesterday A New York dispatch to
the MORNING NEWS announced that
the papers were filed on Tuesday by W. II.
Goodby G. Co, bankers. The firm accepted
a check for S75475, made by Supt. X. t.
Cobb, who is also Treasurer of the road.
The check was payable the day after date
When the bankers demanded payment at
was refused, and they begun action against
the railroad company to recover the amount
of the check.
Col. James S. Atkins, who is attorney for
the road here, was seen yesterday and was
asked in regard to the suit. He had read
the statement in the MORNING NEWS, he
said and that was the first intimation that
he had of the suit. He did not see how the
company could be sued in the United States
Court in New York, but he was not pre-
pared to say that it could not be. He was
not authorized to make any statement in
regard to the matter
Supt. Cobb was seen later on, but he
would make no statement ''Mr. Parsons is
the man to do the talking" he said Mr..
Parsons is the President of the company,
and is in New York, but he is expected
here shortly. Supt. Cobb and his attorney
were in conference most of the after
noon, but neither would talk about
suit Both Of them said
last night that no notice, other than the
dispatch in the MORNING News, has been
received here of the suit. Col. Atkins adj
United that check for the amount named
had been made by Mr.. Cobb, but he would
not say what the transaction was 1t
is generally believed here that it is
IN some way connected with Warsaw
island. From all that could be gathered
the officers of the road are not taken by
surprise, but rather expected the suit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22
Legitimate Piano Business.

We represent only first-class and reliable
instruments; Pianos that we can safely and
conscientiously recommend TO strangers as
well as to our most intimate friends. Our
prices are the same to rich and poor, the
same honest instrument and guarantee to
all. No special drives, no two prices. Our
prices are low as instruments OF their stand
ing can be sold, and we guarantee both the
price and instrument. Elegant stool and
cover with every piano sold. See our mag
nificent display of Knabe Pianos now on ex-
hibition DAVIS Bros.
n. B.-2l Pianos sold this month.
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READ IT.

An Advertiser ent From the Crockery
House of Jas. S. Silva 81 Son.
We want everybody to come and see IL
this week. We have Christmas presents
suitable to all
RARE POTTERY AND PORCELAINs,
Bisque Figures and ornaments, Vases OF
rich and beautiful designs.
ARTISTIC GLASSWARE.
Richly cut and engraved Goblets, Tum-
blers, Wine Glasses, Decanters, Pitchers
also in all colors, deliberately decorated.
DINNER SETS.
We offer very neat and serviceable sci
from Sl2 to $50; fine sets $50 to $50. Fish
and Game Sets, Tea Sets, Chamber Sets,
etc., very low.
CARVING SETS.
Rogers Knives and Forks, Spoons, Fish
and Pie Knives, Game Carvers, etc.
LAMPS.
Student Lamps, Piano Extension Lamps
Parlor Hanging and Standing Lamps. Use
full and ornamental, etc.
JAS. S. SILVA g. Son.
China and Glass, 40 Broughton Street.
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DAVIS BROS.
DIAMONDS And GOLD
Are No More Precious to Musician
than the Knabe, the Gem OF Pianos

Nj r. ERNEST KNABE, the senior partner OF
VA the great manufacturing house oil VII VII
knabe CO.. Baltimore, Nd, was IN our cl.E
last week, and was so pleased with the nlgn
class of customers and musicians who nave
lately bought their Pianos of us that he proir !,
sed in future to fill all orders from our houss ~
person, thus securing for Savannah tne o Nv
Pianos they make of their various styles We
are just in receipt of the first of his selectons.
One, an elegant Parlor Grand in rosewood rase,
one, magnificent Upright in fancy ,w ai1us
these, we have in stock two of their Squares
and two Uprights We paw spot cash for t l.'l,
instruments, making the cash discount WIZ VIII,
enables us to sell them at rock bottom IactVly
prices There is no Piano TO excel the hnap s
Tuning, repairing ard Moving special featui~
ut our Piano and Organ Department.
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Central Railroad Stockholders.

We invite each and every one Of you to
visit our stores while in our city, and in
spect our Xmas stock and see our elegant
display of Pianos We have - Pianos, Up
rights, Squares and Grand's, for you to Sc
lect from: all good, square, honest instru-
ments We guarantee our prices to be as
low as the quality OF the instrument will
allow. We handle tine Knabe, Kranlch &
Bach, Baus, Harrington and Estey Pianos
and Estey Organs See our stock, get our
prices and terms, before you buy elsewhere
it will be to your advantage Davis Bros.
~ and A Bull street
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Knane Fianos for Executive Mansions

Messrs. VIM. Knabe & Co. have just fur
nished to Gov. Beaver, of Pennsylvania, a
beautiful Upright Grand Piano, ordered by
him for the Executive Mansion at Harris
burg. The case is of artistic style in rich
variegated rosewood, and the Instrumental
part of the highest order of merit, with a
tone of very rich and sympathetic quality,
and touch of remarkable ease and elias
ITCHY A very fine Concert Grand was sup
piled by-them recently to Gov. Fitzhugh
Lee for the Executive Mansion at Rich
mond, Va, which, excepting on some of the
outside ornamentation of the case is a fac
smile of the celebrated White House Knabe
Grand. the piano of the Presidents Mansion,
described i'll our columns heretofore BdLti-
more American.
See Davis Bros for prices and terms.
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SERGT. WALSH'S OFFER.
To Wrestle Greek George This Week
His Havana Experience.


Sergt. Walsh, the famous mounted swords
man, arrived in the city yesterday He is
to wrestle with Greek George at Turner's
Hall Friday night. He tried to make a
match with George in jacksonville but says
that he could not do it, and came to Savan-
nah. He has Just returned from Havana
where he and Duncan G. Ross went to have
a sword contest with Castro and Ingletaros
who claimed to be marvellous swordsmen.
Walsh and Ross made matches TO fight
them with sharp swords, and they We're to
fight for blood, rs well as for money, but
when the day for the fight came on the
Spaniards had the license which they had
obtained revoked, and the stake holder
handed the money over to third party
who refunded the Spaniards their money,
and all Walsh and Ross could do was to
take theirs and come home.
Walsh offers to fight any living man with
cavalry sabers, in armor, on horseback, for
81 to 81 900, and he says that he will not
hurt him, but will simply knock him off his
horse
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

From T'ybee.
schreiner's Great Tow Exhibit.

Santa Claus. himself, could not have done
better in getting up an assortment of just
such things as are wanted in the holiday
times, than Mr.. II. l.. Schreiner, the prince
of toy dealers, has done this year. He has
two stores, and they are literally packed
with toys and other holiday goods in an
endless variety. and The crowds that are
constantly going in and coming out prove
that good stock and liberal advertising
can overcome the disadvantages of location.
1t is worth ones while to snatch few min
utes from business or household cares to
visit Schreiner's. Though they may not
buy, which, however, is not probable, they
see much that will make them feel young
again, and that Christmas is still the same.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22
FOUGHT LIKE A TIGREsS.
Officer Mendeps Lively Set-to With a
Lovers Lane Lunatic

Hon. Hampton L. Ferrill, Ordinary, is
sued warrant for the arrest of Bridget
Cody on a charge of lunacy yesterday, and
Officer Mendel went out to serve it. He
found Bridget, who is a white woman, in
her house ON Lovers lane, near the Waters
road. She was cooking rice and had a
spoonful of it in her hand when the war
rant was served. When she found that she
was to be arrested she made dash at Men
del with the spoon and tried to cut his
throat with it, The hot rice got in his col
lar and hurt him a good deal more than the
spoon did, but he finally got the woman out
of the house, put her in wagon and took
her to Jail.
The Ordinary held an examination of
Rebecca Bennett (colored) and the jury
found her a fit and proper subject for the
lunatic asylum.
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AT THE THEATRE.
Charlotte Thompson in Her New Play
Drifting Clouds"

Charlotte Thompson in Her New Play,
Drifting Clouds"
Charlotte Thompson played before a fine
audience last night. 1t was her first APP
pearance in Savannah in six years and she
was given an enthusiastic reception. Her
"Phyllis Denohr' is not by any means equal
to her Jane Eyre" but she made the most
of the part and of the play. The piece,
Drifting Clouds" is in some respects
strong, but in others it is weak
1t is marred by incongruities.
'Phyllis Denohr" is a character below
what Miss Thompson requires. The &C
treSs is too far above the role. The piece
is a domestic drama in which the man with
many wives plays an important part. The
principal characters are:
Sir Charles Melville . e.. William Yerance
Francois DecauX, valet to Sir
Charles. ......-....--...,....D Ofe DAVIDSON
Robert Trueman. .................- III r. Chase
Charles Piedmont ............. Hubert Sackett
Nora Piedmont. ................ Ramie Austin
Mrs. Coseyheart. ............. Florence Vincent
Mrs TTueman. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Kate MalIon
Phyllis Denohr. ........... Charlotte Thompson
The first act of the play is dull, and the
succeeding acts contain all the interest
Miss Thompson's crazy scene in the third
act where, maddened by suffering and
shame, she visits the home of her former
lover, denounces her false husband swearS
to have revenge and few hours later is
found lunatic by the side of her murdered
husband with the fatal pistol in her hand is
a strong piece of acting. Mr.. Yerance as
''Sir Charles MELVILLE and Mr.. Davidson
as ''Francois Decaux" ably supported Miss
Thompson. The rest of the company was
good
''Jane Eyre" will be given tonight In
it Miss Thompson made her name, and she
will hardly fail to have good audience.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

The finest and most beautifully finished
Pianos can be obtained at l.. & B. S. NJ. H.
They are made by such manufacturers as
Chick ering, Mason g. Hamlin, Bent and
Mathushek. Low prices and easy terms at
our Grand Christmas Sale.
i. & B. S. NJ. H
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

Each and every article marked in plain
figures, and strictly one price. Appel &
Schaul, Clothing, Hats and Furnishings
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SECRET SOCIETY MATTERS.
Odd Fellows and Free Masons Elec
officers For Next Year.

Georgia Council No. 2, r. and $. M, held
its annual convocation last evening at Ma
sonic Temple, and the following officers
were elected to serve during the ensuing
Masonic year.
II. Ill. Mt. Ballantyne.
H. A.--W. S. Rockwell.
j. of T.-R. j. Num-.
Treasurer-R II. Footman.
Recorder--H T. Bolts.
Captain of Guard-P. II. Ward.
Conductor of Council-E. +. Stanford.
Steward-V. =. Studer.
Organism. Steward.
Sentinel-S. c. Roberts.
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nae Hebrew Benevolent Society.

The Hebrew Benevolent Society has cleo
ted the following officers for next year:
President--J. Kohn.
Vice Presidents. Mitchell
Treasurer-A. Vetsburg.
Secretary-M S. Byck.
Trustees--S. Meinhard, NJ. Ferst, G.
Fckstein
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

Elegant Sets at SO, 81, IS, So, 50 and SO
The greatest variety of these elegant goods
ever shown in Savannah. Call and make a
selection before the choicest sets are sold.
l.. q b. $. M Ii,
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Mrs. Martha Adams Dead.

Mrs. Martha W. Adams, a lady we'll
known in this city, died yesterday morning
after protracted sickness. She was about
65 years of age. Her funeral will take
place from her late residence, No. 16l
Charlton street, at O'Clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

Let her CO. Murphy, it's gotta wooden foot!
Complete line of Chevoit Suits, sacks and
cutaways, at Appel G. Schaul's, One Price
ClOthers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

Cur assortment is varied and comprises
all of the latest novelties in Manicure,
Sharing, Toilet, Brush aud Comb Sets,
Genfieqems Trareting Cases, Stationery
Borcs, Writing Desks, Music Rolls, etc.
We guarantee prices that defy competition,
and all Of our goods will be found strictly
first-ClasS l.. & b. ;. NJ. ii.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

T'would Not be Wisdom
To overlook our handsome display OF Diamonds,
Watches, Chains, Charms Bronzes, Statuary,
Vases, Clocks, Silverware Plated Ware Lem
aires Opera Glasses, Bric-a- Brac, Gold-headed
Umbrellas, or any Of the myriads OF useful and
ornamental articles which we exhibit in such
great variety and superiority of design and
workmanship. If you mediate the purchase of
Christmas presents during the present week do
not be frightened by the idle fancy that one needs
a great deal of money TO enter an establishment
like ours Any desire can be gratified however
modest. We can satisfy prince or Peasant"
and are equally delighted to give our best atten-
tion to the humblest visitor as TO the most lavish
buyer. We are even glad to exhibit our stock
to those who only wish to look around" We
are here to please the public, regardless Of cir.
cumstances. Our display for Christmas week
is worth seeing, and we invite all to come and
look it over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

Sick and bilious headache, and all de-
rangements of stomach and bowels, cured
by DR.. Pierce's "Pelletsn--or anti-bilious
granules % cents a vial. No cheap boxes
TO allow waste of virtues BY druggists.
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We are closing out a line Of these goods,
which are PROFESSIONALLY the finest and
showiest goods ever before seen in Savan-
nah. Our prices are much less than the
goods can be imported for but we are de-
termined to close out our entire stock.
l., a. b. s. M H
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Music All the Year Round.

Yes, not only for a year, but for life
time That's what Christmas gift of a
fine Piano or Parlor Organ will bring.
And how easily an instrument can be
obtained. No need to pay cash down
for it. A mere trife paid weekly or
monthly will secure handsome new instru-
ment from reliable maker. Great induce
nlents offered in our Christmas Piano and
Oyqan SAFE. l.. d b. S. NJ. Fl.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-22

Don't forget when you want fine Wines
and Liquors that we are selling them cheap.
j. G. Nelson g. Co.
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Superior Court Cases.

The verdict in the case of Mrs. Bridget
McAuliffe VS.. f. S. Lapham was opened in
the Superior Court yesterday morning. 1t
awarded the plaintiff $500 damages.
A second verdict was taken in the divorce
case OF Venus Edwards VS.. Alexander Ed
wards
jesse A Moore was re-appointed. Notary
Public
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John Lyons g. Co.'s Wine List-Fresh
Arrival

Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Mumm's
Extra Dry Champagne, Meet & Chaudon's
Champagne, Piper Heidsicll Champagne
All of the above in quarts and pints, in
store and for sale in quantities to suit pur-
choSprs
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To accommodate those who have not time
to select Christmas gifts during the day, we
will keep our store open until 8 p. m. dur
ing this week, and on Christmas Eve until
10 D. IN. or later if needed.
L. & B. S. NJ H.